When muscles lengthen, they are ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
relaxing
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to have a needle biopsy of the pleura. The patient tells the anesthesiologist he wants a local conduction block. Which local conduction block can be used to block the nerves leading to the chest?
A) Transsacral block B) Brachial plexus block C) Peudental block D) Paravertebral block
A 60-year-old African American female client does not maintain direct eye contact with the nurse during the intake interview in the health clinic. The nurse should:
a. intensify her own eye contact with the client. b. request the client to look at her when responding to questions. c. position herself to facilitate eye contact with the client. d. model her own eye contact to be similar to the client's.
To move toward improving a population's health, there must be an investment in public health by all levels of government. Which of the following is true?
1. Millions of people in the United States are without health insurance. 2. The poor in the United States are as healthy as persons with middle or higher in-comes. 3. Persons with money and/or health insurance are less likely to seek health care. 4. The poor are more likely to receive health care through private agencies.
The nurse is conducting teaching about risk factor management for cardiovascular disease (CVD) at a senior center. What is the most important information for the nurse to include?
1. Stop smoking. 2. Eat in moderation. 3. Exercise when able. 4. Reduce saturated fats in the diet.